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Robert Barth Obituary
Robert M. Barth, age 56, passed away after a short illness at Jennie Edmundson Hospital February 25, 2026.
He was born February 9, 1970, to Jerry and Patricia (Wrinkle) Barth in Council Bluffs, IA. Robert graduated from Missouri Valley High School with the class of 1988 and then earned a bachelor's degree Northwest Missouri State University. Robert was a longtime team member at Ameristar Casino.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Barth; sister, Linda Mefferd.
Robert is survived by his mother, Patricia Barth; brother, Steven Barth (Monica); sister, Debra Barth; nieces, Tami Martinez and Traci Skelton; nephews, Troy Mefferd, Clinton Lovette, and Chad Barth; a host of other family and friends.
A reception and visitation in his honor will be held from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Community Room on Friday, March 20, 2026.
1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-0143
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Hoy Kilnoski Community Room
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